Serj Tankian: Very proud of Armenian brothers and sister going to polls after fighting corrupt regime

Popular US-Armenian rock musician Serj Tankian has praised the snap parliamentary elections in Armenia, saying that he is “very proud of brothers and sisters” going to polls after fighting injustice in the country.

In a Facebook post, the System of a Down Vocalist also accuses the former leaders for accumulating wealth "by using office for personal gains".

“Very proud of my brothers and sisters in Armenia who will be going to the polls to vote for a new parliament after having freed themselves of a corrosive, unjust, corrupt regime earlier this year. It annoys me to read quotes from relics like Armen Ashotyan, from the RPA, complaining about not having enough time to ready themselves for the election after plundering the country for 20 years. I’m happy to hear that former President Robert Kocharian is back in jail. The people of Armenia want and deserve justice for past injustices and should be holding all those responsible accountable. Presidents who become billionaires while in office by using their office for personal gain are not patriotic, they are corrupt. Armenia’s revolution and new path is a prime example of how a country can transition peacefully to a progressive egalitarian society. There is much work to be done, especially economically, but the important thing is that people are awake and empowered,” reads his status.